Zero reserve, maximum drama: would you sell a $50M home without a safety net?
How removing the reserve price is turning luxury homes into global hot properties and keeping buyers on their toes
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years
A timely opportunity while 38 weeks pregnant, a family connection forged through community volunteering, and a database strategy…
Upper North Shore agencies merge under The Cavill Group banner
The partnership brings LJ Hooker Lane Cove's Stewart Kirkby team into Anna Cavill's award-winning operation.
NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs
NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…
McGrath bolsters Melbourne offices with five new hires
The South Yarra and Ivanhoe franchise kicks off 2026 with a recruitment push spanning sales and operations roles.
Fuel crisis forces national calm test – how real estate leaders can steady their teams now
How real estate leaders can navigate rising fuel costs, supply chain pressures, and workforce stress while keeping teams productive and connected.
The week AI helped sell one home and nearly blew up another
From a Florida homeowner selling with ChatGPT to a US$50M deal nearly derailed by AI advice, learn why real estate success now hinges on human judgment, not just information.
Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living
Four offers for a dual-level apartment in Canberra's revitalised city centre saw Stu Hamill secure $975,000 the day before auction — with unsuccessful buyers still searching in the same building.
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest markets nationally.
Scaling a rent roll without eroding margin
Crossub co-founder Geng Xu says most agencies hire their way into rent roll growth – and watch the margin disappear. His firm offers principals a different model: scale the portfolio, skip the headcount, keep the profit.
Kingston property manager becomes agency owner
As International Women’s Day approaches, one Tasmanian real estate professional is marking the occasion with a significant career milestone - Nikita Phillips has acquired First National Real Estate Kingston and stepped into the role of Managing Director.
The three-person leadership model transforming agencies
Michael Nitschke says most principals are stuck in the weeds. The fix isn’t more hustle — it’s a tight leadership structure, disciplined weekly rhythm and…
Rent roll growth has slowed. But not for the top 10%
While market shifts squeeze many agencies, a widening performance gap reveals that success now depends on superior execution and value-based conversion over traditional fee-driven competition.
AREC26 focuses on top agents for practical insights to drive growth
REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025
Sydney’s Oaks Hotel sells for $140m after four-year bidding saga
The Neutral Bay institution changes hands from the Thomas family to Gallagher Hotel Management in what brokers describe as a record Australian pub transaction.
Steady guidance through uncertain times
Master uncertain real estate markets with clarity, as Shane Kempton helps you guide clients through rising costs, global events, and…
The hidden cost of assumption: how one question can make or break a deal
Stop guessing what your clients know; a 30-second check-in could save thousands and close more…
The consequences of keeping 360kg gorillas
When a high-performing ‘gorilla’ threatens more than revenue: the hidden costs of big personalities in…
Stop chasing silver bullets and start stacking points
Consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage. When the market gets noisy, the best agents win…
When affordability solves one problem and creates another
As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane…
Shorts
The AI Edit Ep. 1: Why “working harder” in real estate stopped being the competitive advantage
There’s a line doing the rounds. You’ve heard it. You’ve probably shared it. “AI won’t…
The ultimate guide: 35 practical ChatGPT tips for real estate professionals
35 actionable AI strategies for real estate agents: write sharper listings, plan smarter, and win…
When execution is cheap, judgment is worth the premium
In an era where AI eliminates the "blank page," human judgment becomes the industry’s scarcest…
realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT
Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather…
Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still…
The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI
The AI Edit Ep. 3: Stop buying fish – why inbound is the lead source that compounds
Edge Case: Will The Real Estate Office Still Exist in Five Years?
Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026
Tony Morrison: Why Your Best Listing Presentation Happens in Your Office, Not Their Kitchen
